Derek Chisora wants ‘blockbuster’ fight for No. 50 as he lines up Anthony Joshua, Oleksandr Usyk or Daniel Dubois
Derek Chisora was an emphatic winner on Saturday night as he clinched a dominant win over Otto Wallin at ‘The Last Dance’ in Manchester. That unanimous victory earned him the chance to challenge for the IBF heavyweight championship against Daniel Dubois, but he also put forward both Oleksandr Usyk and Anthony Joshua as potential opponents. Promoter Frank Warren would not rule out any opponent.
Derek Chisora said he was “crying like a baby” ahead of his 49th fight but is aiming for a “blockbuster” against Anthony Joshua, Oleksandr Usyk or Daniel Dubois.
Saturday night in Manchester saw Chisora win the IBF heavyweight eliminator against Otto Wallin, which could potentially put him on course for an encounter with Dubois in the summer, assuming the champion defeats Joseph Parker on February 22.
Speaking to TNT Sports after his victory, Chisora reflected on his victory on points.
He said: “Otto Wallin was a good fighter. I thought he was going to gas out, but he didn’t, and he proved me wrong. When I arrived, I said to myself, I won’t cry. I started crying like a baby. I was in tears because I love the sport and I love the fans… the ups and downs. It was a very emotional day.
“It was a hard fight. It was very hard when I got the cut and something happened in the third round that I didn’t tell my trainers.”
Discussing his achievements so far, he added: “Legacy, it’s made by the fans. I think I’ll be in the Hall of Fame when I’m dead, not now. I love it.”
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Chisora then called up a trio of British musicians; Skepta, Lethal Bizzle and Tinie Tempah, and asked each of them to hold a picture of Joshua, Dubois and Usyk to gauge the crowd’s favourite choice for his 50th fight.
The cheers rang out loudest for Joshua, and Chisora answered: “I think I’ve earned No. 50, a big blockbuster, please.”
Chisora’s promoter, Frank Warren, was open to giving his charge any fight he wanted.
He said: “The one he wants, we’ll make it happen. He has now won an eliminator for the IBF title. That’s Daniel Dubois, that’s in the bag.
“We’ll sit down and whatever he wants to do, he will do. His 50th fight, he deserves it.”
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